Environmental Compliance Engineer​/Specialist - Civil Construction

Environmental Compliance Engineer/Specialist - Civil Construction

Location:

Louisville, KY, US Lone Tree, CO, US Nashville, TN, US

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for an onsite Environmental Specialist or Engineer, to lead and oversee the environmental management practices of construction projects in the Heavy Civil infrastructure sector (Highway, Bridge, Aviation) and for civil scopes in Power. Initially, you will be located on a large Bridge Program in Louisville Kentucky. Once this project is completed, you will move onto another project within the district, which may be located in another state which could include CO, NE, TN, KS, MO, IA.

In this role you will work with the construction team to oversee, coordinate and implement project wide environmental compliance programs and strategies. You will ensure the field team is aligned with federal, state and local environmental laws, to safeguard our projects from delays, violations, or fines. This is an exciting position where you will not only ensure compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the project but also contribute to Kiewit's enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

This is a great blend of regulatory interpretation, field inspections/auditing, hazards analysis, documentation/reporting, and permitting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the environmental compliance for the Project by coordinating, managing and implementing project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels for the project which may include hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, spill plans, etc.
• Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System.
• Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
• Prepare, update and implement site specific environmental plans and submit required reports.
• Develop a comprehensive compliance tracking matrix to capture all environmental requirements.
• Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water, waste, noise, etc.)
• Identify, document, report and develop corrective actions for environmental incidents.
• Participate in project audits (both internal and external).
• Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
• Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed throughout your career. Willing to work in a construction setting.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or another related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing functions as defined above in our responsibilities. Experience performing environmental audits/inspections is required.
• Demonstrated experience related to the areas of responsibility for environmental compliance for major transportation construction projects or similar is a plus
• Interest in growing in an environmental role in a construction project setting.
• Highly motivated and self-managed to get things done right the first time.
• Effective and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.
• Excellent organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

• Stormwater inspections and reporting
• SWPPP and SPCC Plan development and implementation
• Experience conducting environmental audits
• Experience developing and implementing training programs
• Demonstrated experience in supporting environmental permitting on construction projects
• Experience interfacing with environmental regulators at the local, state and federal level

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at different locations around the US and conditions may vary.

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